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Executive leader providing fractional CFO services for companies in various industries. Services include financial reporting, analysis and planning, cash flow forecasting, metric reporting and ensuring core accounting functions are executed well.

Directed all accounting, finance and treasury activity, as well as information systems and purchasing. Managed banking relationships. Partnered closely with sales and marketing to ensure all products, promotions and key initiatives were assessed for margin and working capital impact

Direct Finance and Accounting operations with eight direct and eight in-direct reports managing pricing, invoicing, accounts receivables, cash application / forecasting, and deduction management. Serve as Corporate Treasurer directing cash flow, cash management, and forecasting. Manage banking relationships, fund transfers, and enterprise risk management. Monitor import processes and ensure compliance with Department of Commerce and Homeland Security requirements.

Functioned as Divisional CFO for Food Service, Industrial, Club Store, Eastern US Retail, and Special Channel business units generating $420M in revenue and $83M in profits – 65% of company volume and profits. Managed budgeting, forecasting, pricing, profitability assessments, market segment review, and SG&A forecasting / control. Ensured successful competitor analysis, contract review / compliance, and profitability / margin management. Reported to CFO.